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WorkSource Oregon Deckhand 1 in Westport, Oregon
Deckhand Job Openings Astor Environmental LLC (Astor) is seeking applicants for multiple Deckhand 1 positions to provide support on contract to the NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service Pt. Adams Research Station in Hammond, Oregon. Astor provides personnel support services to government and industry clients for marine fisheries and protected species. The deckhands will assist in operations associated with a pair-trawl sampling program conducted in the Columbia River estuary to evaluate the survival of tagged juvenile salmon and steelhead through the federal hydrosystem. Most of the positions will be full-time, and all will be short-term for the approximate duration of April 1 \' June 15. Work will mostly be 40 hours per week, but will exceed 40 hours in May with overtime paid. Schedules are dependent on project needs related to training and numbers of tagged fish passing through the estuary. The workday starts and ends at Kerry West Marina, Westport, OR. Sampling is conducted in the Columbia River from Wauna Mill to Beaver Army Terminal. Preference will be given to those who apply before February 15, 2026. Pay Wage will be \$24.50/hr. Included in this rate is a Service Contract Act (SCA) health and welfare supplement. Overtime is paid at \$29.12/hr, which is 1.5x the base rate. In 2026, compensation will also include a stipend meant to assist with transportation, housing, and relocation expenses generously provided by Northwest Oregon Works. The stipend is estimated to be \$500 per pay period, depending on the number of project participants. Duties Deployment and retrieval of specialized sampling gear, removal of debris for the sampling gear, assist in net transfers, inspection and maintenance of lines, and limited net mending. Help maintain watch while on duty. Help assure safe vessel operation and equipment deployment/retrieval operations. Monitor the vessel\'s status and report to fleet commander any equipment or vessel maintenance requirements as appropriate. Perform requested routine maintenance and repairs on vessels and equipment. After hands-on orientation, responsible for proper fueling of vessels. Knowledge/Experience/Abilities Required By the Position Ability to work independently with a minimum amount of supervision for extended periods of time. Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather. Applicant should be in good physical condition. Must have a valid state driver\'s license. Must have current First Aid/CPR/ and BPP certifications (classes are provided after hire). Minimum of 1 year experience aboard fishing or other vessels, which included duties such as net deployment and retrieval, anchoring, net repair, and line handling. High school diploma or equivalent. TO APPLY: Visit https://www.astorenv.com/job-board